The HP Agilent Keysight 6214C is a compact, modular DC power supply delivering 0–10 VDC at 0–1 A (10 W output). Purpose-built for breadboarding, circuit development, and troubleshooting of sensitive electronic devices, this instrument combines stable voltage and current regulation with low ripple performance. The stackable modular design permits flexible multi-voltage and multi-polarity configurations on a single test bench, making it ideal for laboratory environments where space and configuration flexibility matter.
Technical Specifications
• Output: 0–10 VDC, 0–1 A (10 W)
• Voltage Regulation (CV mode): Line ≤4 mV (±10% input variation); Load 2 mV (full current change)
• Current Regulation (CC mode): Line <750 µA (±10% input variation); Load <500 µA (full voltage change)
• Ripple & Noise (DC–20 MHz): CV <200 µV rms / 1 mV p-p; CC <150 µA rms / 500 µA p-p
• Voltage Programming Accuracy (25°C ±5°C): 5 mV
• Voltage Measurement Accuracy (25°C ±5°C): 0.03% + 2 mV
• Temperature Coefficient (CV): <0.02% + 1 mV/°C (post 30 min warm-up)
• Temperature Coefficient (CC): <6 mA/°C
• Transient Recovery (CV): <50 µs to ±15 mV following 50%–100% current step
• 8-Hour Drift: <0.1% + 5 mV (post 30 min warm-up, constant conditions)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
– Key Features
• Front-panel 3-turn potentiometers for voltage and current limit adjustment
• Single analog meter with selector switch (voltage or current monitoring)
• Built-in short-circuit protection via current-limit circuit
• Molded foot locks enable stacking with other modular supplies in the family
• Half-rack form factor for efficient bench integration
– Typical Applications
• Breadboard circuit prototyping and proof-of-concept testing
• Sensitive device development and characterization
• Multi-supply configurations via stacking
– Compatibility & Integration
The 6214C supports GPIB interface for remote voltage and current measurement. Front-panel metering provides local indication independent of external control.
